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Join us for 30 minutes of Jewish music with Eliana Light! Sign up to join us on Zoom here: https://forms.gle/23fxdJ4n2ypn9WoDA And wish Eliana a very happy birthday!

Today is Yom Hashoah, Holocaust Memorial Day. While PJ Library does not send books about the Holocaust to families, we can offer these recommendations for families looking for resources. https://pjlibrary.org//books-for-families-about-the-holoca

If you'd like to count the Omer (the 7-week period between Passover and Shavuot) but need a helpful visual, download our handy Omer counter. Right click on the ...image to download and print or find the link in the comments with some more creative ways to participate in this tradition as a family. See more

Follow along to learn each step of the seder with Shira Kline * ShirLaLa and PJ Library.

"Harriet Tubman was a mighty womanblack, strong, and beautiful..." Andrea Davis Pinkney answers 5 questions about Harriet Tubman and what she learned while w...riting SHE PERSISTED: HARRIET TUBMAN. Want to hear more? Tune in for a live chat with Andrea January 27! More here: https://www.shepersistedbooks.com/harriet-tubman

Join us on 1/19 at 12PM EST for a NEW Virtual Field Trip taking kids behind the scenes of #Inauguration2021. Experts like Anita McBride and Carla Hayden will be talking to students around the country about the history of the event. http://bit.ly/38IZS2E

Parents, grown-ups, and caregivers may find themselves navigating some difficult conversations today. If you're unsure as to how to answer your children's quest...ions about what happened in Washington DC yesterday, our team has compiled a few resources with tips and advice broken out by age: For a short round-up of videos and media that can help put children at ease: https://pjlibrary.org//how-to-talk-about-violence-with-kids PJ Library's How to Talk to Kids About Scary Situations guide features curated advice broken out by age group: https://pjlibrary.org//how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-scar Commonsense Media offers a tool kit for discussing current events with children: https://www.commonsensemedia.org//explaining-the-news-to-o The Fort Morgan Times curated advice from psychologists and educators specific to addressing questions children may have about the violence in the US capitol yesterday: https://www.fortmorgantimes.com//talking-to-kids-about-vi/ A podcast episode for parents from the But Why Podcast. https://www.vpr.org//listen-talking-kids-about-violence-ne

It's Friday, which means: 1. Tonight is Shabbat! 2. This is your gentle reminder to set your clocks back and have coffee ready.... Here are a few tips for making the change easier, including making a 30-minute bedtime adjustment tonight: https://www.nytimes.com/article/daylight-saving-time.html And here are a few stories to enjoy in the meantime (EDT times listed): 11am: Kristen Scott-Thomas is here for storytime, with "Astro Girl," by Ken Wilson-Max. Noon: Travel back in time using only . . . a dictionary? 1pm: PJ Our Way author Laura Shovan tells a new story everyday in just a single drawing. 4pm: In honor of the World Series this week, check out a few favorite books about baseball.

There are tons of great resources out there for families to talk about elections and voting together. Here are some of our favorites: FOR KIDS Nickelodeon's Kid...s Pick the President https://www.nickhelps.com/#/kpp Sesame Street's Election Day https://youtu.be/LRw4iuq498Y BrainPOP's Voting Activities https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/usgovernment/voting FOR PARENTS National Geographic's Talking to Kids About the Election https://www.nationalgeographic.com//talking-to-kids-about/ Oprah Magazine's Teaching Your Children About Voting https://www.oprahmag.com//how-to-teach-kids-about-voting-/ ADL's Let’s Talk about Voting! https://www.adl.org//tools-and-stra/lets-talk-about-voting PBS's 5 Easy Ways to Talk to Kids About Voting https://www.pbssocal.org//at-/5-easy-ways-talk-kids-voting Jewish Education Project's Civic Education and Jewish Values https://www.jewishedproject.org//why-civic-education-needs FOR FAMILIES 25 Children's Books That Teach Kids About Elections And Voting https://www.huffpost.com//childrens-books-elections-voting PBS's Let's Vote https://www.pbs.org/parents/lets-vote

So you're curious about building a sukkah? We have videos especially for you today; times listed in ET below. 11am: First up, learn about the requirements for ...a sukkah. Noon: Then check out an example - a really, really big example. In 2015 Beit Tefilah Israeli constructed an enormous sukkah at Tel Aviv Port. 1pm: Go for simple if you want. Amy demonstrates her incredibly easy pop-up sukkah. 2:30pm: Accessorize! Decorating your sukkah with items you already have around the house is like giving the earth a big hug. 4pm: Finished? Now it's time to read a book: "One, Two, Three, Sukkot!"

Here is a quick reference to our High Holy Days Schedule

good morning, a little heartwarming video to watch.

We're back with more stories and activity ideas to get ready for the High Holidays. Come back to the PJ Library Facebook page at the times below (EDT) or visit ...anytime to catch up. 10am: Take a bite out of seven holiday foods that aren't apples and honey. 11am: Alli reads "I'm Sorry Day," a chapter from "Sam and Charlie (and Sam Too!)." Noon: Virtually climb Wyoming's Grant Teton peak. 1pm: Looking for books about Yom Kippur? We'll share a list to get you started. 4pm: Learn a little more about "Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride" and why the Book Selection Committee chose this book. Anytime: It's a special podcast day! We're releasing not one, but THREE new podcast episodes, including two short "minisodes" featuring listener questions about Rosh Hashanah. Episodes will drop right into your feed if you're subscribed to the podcast, or you can find them at pjlibrary.org/podcast.

PJ Library has created a free everything-you-need guide for memorable at home. Visit pjlibrary.org/highholidays to download your own PDF guide, see new videos, hear songs and prayers, and have some meaningful family fun!

***EVACUATION WARNINGS*** We are issuing an evacuation WARNING for the Carmel Valley and Laureles Grade areas. This action is being taken out of an abundance o...f caution based on forecasted winds that could impact the River and Carmel Fires. We are making this notification as early as possible to give members of the community enough time to prepare their belongings and safely leave their home. Due to other fires currently burning in the Los Padres National Forest and Santa Cruz, we are asking all residents to leave via US-101 southbound. This evacuation warning covers a large number of residents and will significantly increase traffic on roads in the area. The earlier you take action, the safer this can be for everyone. Zone 17: All areas south of Highway 68 from San Benancio Road to Laureles Grade. To include all roads east of Laureles Grade at La Rancheria Rd to the south, and all areas west of San Benancio Road. EVACUATION WARNING Zone 18: We are extending the evacuation warning west on Carmel Valley road from Klondike Canyon Road to Laureles Grade, North on Laureles Grade from Carmel Valley Road to La Rancheria. This warning includes all communities North East of Carmel Valley Road, and all communities East of Laureles Grade to include Carmel Valley Road, Laureles Grade, La Rancheria and all tributary roads. EVACUATION WARNING Zone 17/18: All areas East of Carmel Valley Road North to Laurales Grade, East of Laureles Grade to Highway 68 to include areas West of San Benacio road. Zone 19: We are extending the evacuation warning west on Carmel Valley Road from Klondike Canyon Road to Pine Tree Lane extending south to Dormody Road and east to Hitchcock Canyon Road and San Clemente Drive. This Warning includes all communities on Carmel Valley Road and all communities south west of Carmel Valley Road between Klondike Canyon and Pine Tree Lane, including Carmel Valley Village, Robles Del Rio. EVACUATION WARNING Check your address on our interactive fire perimeter and evacuation map at www.co.monterey.ca.us/2020Fires

Stay safe friends

The holiday of Tisha B'av starts Wednesday night this week. Here are a few interesting facts about this annual fast day: Tisha B'av literally means the 9th da...y of the Hebrew month of Av, kind of like Tu B'shevat means the 15th day of Shevat. Tisha B'Av is never observed on Shabbat. If the 9th of Av falls on a Saturday, the fast is postponed until the 10th of Av. The holiday commemorates the destruction of the First Temple and Second Temple in Jerusalem, which occurred about 655 years apart, but on the same Hebrew calendar date. Learn more: https://pjlibrary.org//learning-about-tisha-b-av-and-the-t

It's a great way to close out the day and the week. Amy (with special guest Nelson) reads "Goodnight Sh'ma," written by Jacqueline Jules, illustrated by Melanie Hall, and published by Kar-Ben Publishing. You can find more books from Kar-Ben at karben.com.